John Patton Spyglass
(2.83)
This blend should surprise anyone who has paid attention to my tastes in tobacco. It has a healthy amount of Turkish, lesser amounts of both burley and cigar leaf, and 35% latakia. It seems that the Turkish and latakia balance Spyglass very well indeed.
Details
| Brand | John Patton |
| Blended By | John Patton |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 18, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I bought 4 oz of 4Noggins, but with some doubts, because normally when I smoke cigars, smoke a nice Antico Toscano. It was a surprise, because this mix is the perfect balance between all its components, although 35% of Latakia. From start to finish, absolutely no false notes during the smoke, I would recommend it to anyone!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 09, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Full | Pleasant |
John Patton has done it again. This is perhaps the most unusual blend I have ever tried (I have not tried as many blends as other members of this review forum, I should add).
The first fire gets you a strong puff of Latakia, Oriental and something else. As it burns downwards in the pipe you get alternating notes of Latakia, Oriental and what I suppose is the cigar leaf and burley.
This blend is best smoked very slowly, I find, and I would suggest trying it out in some different pipes, because it seems temperamental and to favour some pipes over others. I maintain that this is the case with all blends, but JP's blends seem more temperamental than the mass produced.
I find Spyglass to be a very good change of pace from my regular OTCs and English blends. I did find it a little similar to Morley's Best. If you like aromatics or mild flavours, this blend will not be for you. However, if you like what I suspect is an old-style blend, one which you have to savour slowly, I heartily recommend Spyglass.
The first fire gets you a strong puff of Latakia, Oriental and something else. As it burns downwards in the pipe you get alternating notes of Latakia, Oriental and what I suppose is the cigar leaf and burley.
This blend is best smoked very slowly, I find, and I would suggest trying it out in some different pipes, because it seems temperamental and to favour some pipes over others. I maintain that this is the case with all blends, but JP's blends seem more temperamental than the mass produced.
I find Spyglass to be a very good change of pace from my regular OTCs and English blends. I did find it a little similar to Morley's Best. If you like aromatics or mild flavours, this blend will not be for you. However, if you like what I suspect is an old-style blend, one which you have to savour slowly, I heartily recommend Spyglass.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 22, 2009 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Full | Tolerable |
Cigar leaf and Latakia are a great combination, and the Turkish adds a nice bit of spice. There doesnt seem to be much burley in this, but it adds some character to the blend without being overwhelming. Spyglass is one that is better than I had expected.
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